Technical Summary
- Category: Carbon/Low Alloy
- Manufacturer: Various
- Process: Ingot
- Ratings: Toughness 8.5, Edge 2, Corrosion 0.5
- HRC Range: 60-64
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Carbon/Low Alloy / Various
52100
Toughness 8.5/10, Edge Retention 2/10, Corrosion Resistance 0.5/10. Target hardness range: 60-64 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 1.0% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 1.5% |
| Mn | 0.3% |
| Si | 0.15% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| No SHL tests currently available. | ||
Heat Treat Data
Austenitize 1475F, quench DT-48 OIL, temper 300F.